Staycation: A home-based vacation. That does NOT mean that you can't leave the house! Here are some tips and tools to help you get the most bang for your vacation buck this summer.

Local weather: Picnic or Museum? Check the forecast before you head out.

Staycation Tips: How to get the most of your local leisure.

• Tourism Links:
  Roanoke Visitors Center
• Wilmington, NC Visitors Center
• Virginia Tourism
• North Carolina Tourism

CLICK HERE for more Virginia and North Carolina tourism links

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Housed in historic Sutherlin Mansion"The Last Capital of the Confederacy" Web site

Reidsville Walking Tours
See the many attractions up close in historic Reidsville, North Carolina U.S. Web site

Bedford Wine Trail
You can find five wineries in a county bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic parkway, offering plenty of opportunities for tours and picnics. Web site

North Carolina Museum of Art:
The North Carolina Museum of Art houses the art collections of the State of North Carolina Web site

Danville Science Center
Located at the historic Crossing at the Dan, the Danville Science Center delights all ages with its hands-on exhibits and special programs that make science fun for everyone. Web site